VFT Licence (Vivienda con Fines Turísticos)

Who needs a VFT

You generally need a VFT if:

• The property is located in Andalucia
• You offer short-term stays to tourists
• The property is advertised on platforms like Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, etc.

Even occasional or seasonal tourist rental can trigger the requirement.

What the VFT number looks like

A VFT registration number typically looks like:

VFT/MA/01234

Where:

• VFT = Vivienda con Fines Turísticos
• MA = Province code (Malaga in this example)
• The digits are your unique registration number

This number must usually appear on:

• Your listings
• Advertisements
• Rental platforms

What registering involves

Registration is done with the Junta de Andalucia (regional government).

You normally need to:

• Declare the property details
• Confirm it meets habitability and safety requirements
• Provide ownership or usage rights
• Submit an online declaration

This is usually a declarative process (not a long licence approval), but inspections can occur.

What the VFT is not

It is not:

• A tax number
• An AEAT registration
• The same as the national NRA rental registration

You may need all of these:

• VFT — tourism licence (regional)
• NRA — national rental registration
• Modelo 210 — tax filing

They cover different legal areas.

Risks of renting without a VFT

Renting to tourists without a required VFT can lead to:

• Fines from the regional tourism authority
• Forced removal of listings
• Platform reporting or delisting

Enforcement has increased in many areas of Andalucia.